Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

CTA Closed Englewood’s Racine Green Line Station Over 30 Years Ago. By 2029, It Could Reopen: The 63rd and Racine Green Line station closed permanently in 1994 despite community pushback. A new transit bill signed by Gov. JB Pritzker requires that a renovated or newly built station open by January 2029.

‘Song Sung Blue,’ Acclaimed Hugh Jackman And Kate Hudson Movie, Has Strong Ties To Chicago: The Neil Diamond tribute movie, which opens on Christmas Day, tells the story of Milwaukee tribute duo Lightning (Jackman) and Thunder (Kate Hudson), who were a familiar Chicago act in the ‘90s.

McGee’s, A Lincoln Park Fixture Since 1987, Has Closed: The longtime sports bar was a popular gathering spot near DePaul’s campus, and the building is now for sale.